The EB-5 Visa requires an investment of at least $1,000,000; however, for projects located in targeted employment areas (TEAs), the minimum investment is $500,000. An E-2 Visa, on the other hand, has no specific minimum investment threshold—and many E-2 investments are well below the minimum possible EB-5 investment of $500,000. Because these two visas differ greatly in their other requirements, anyone weighing which visa to pursue should retain experienced immigration counsel.